At least 25 killed in firecracker factory blast in India 
Six killed in Pakistan shopping mall fire
A fire at a shopping centre in the Pakistan city of Karachi has killed six people as firefighters continue to...
In a ‘turning point’, discoms post ₹2,701 cr profit in FY25, AT&C losses narrow: Govt
India's power distribution companies (discoms) returned to profits in FY25, having reported a cumulative ₹2,701-crore profit after tax for the...
Steel prices hiked for the second time in two weeks as import curbs take effect
Prices of hot-rolled coil (HRC) and cold-rolled coil (CRC) were increased by 4% to Rs.51,700 per tonne in the second...
Bank holidays next week, Jan 19-25: Saraswati Puja, Netaji Bose’s birthday, Basanta Panchami, long weekend. See schedule
Bank holidays next week: The Reserve Bank of India's full schedule for January 2025 is out and among the days...
Why the weight-loss drugs battle will intensify in 2026, explained in 5 charts
Novo executives project that oral pills could capture more than a third of the total obesity drug market by 2030....
Canada’s deal with China signals it is serious about shift from US
Nadine YousifSenior Canada reporterWatch: Canada-China trade relationship "more predictable" than with US, says CarneyPrime Minister Mark Carney's new approach to...
Singapore is cracking down on public enemy number one
Tessa WongAsia Digital Reporter, SingaporeGetty ImagesIt's a busy day at Woodlands Checkpoint, Singapore's main land crossing on the border with...
India’s astrotourism boom draws urban stargazers beyond cities
Getty ImagesIndians are now travelling to high-altitude places like Ladakh for stargazing On a cold winter night, around 200km (125...
Bank holiday today, 17 January: Are banks open or closed today for 3rd Saturday, Uzhavar Thirunal? Check RBI calendar
Bank holiday today, 17 January: Multiple bank holidays were observed in January due to various harvest festivals in different states,...
Myanmar begins defence at ICJ
Myanmar has denied committing genocide against the Ronhingya people, saying The Gambia has failed to provide enough proof, as it...